Most of the installation requires simply screwing in and/or bolting on the components, with self-aligning edges that fit into the grooves and lines of the factory body panels. RKSport's GTO Ram Air Hood (PN 09011100, $595) is a simple swap with the factory piece using the stock hardware, so we didn't bother to show that step. Even though the RKSport upgrade retains the factory hood lines, it instills a much more aggressive demeanor for the GTO, and the hoodscoops are open to provide cool air into the engine bay. If you so desire, you can purchase the GTO high-flow intake system for $320.95 to provide ram air for your LS1. All RKSport hoods are crafted from high-temp, hand-laid fiberglass for exceptional strength and durability.
RKSport supplies a drilling...
RKSport supplies a drilling guide to simplify installation of the rear wing. The nub on the plastic guide fits into the underside of the wing in the mounting hole.
With the wing properly positioned...
With the wing properly positioned where it will be secured, tape the tabs of the plastic guide to the sheetmetal.
Lift off the wing and you...
Lift off the wing and you have the exact location for drilling holes for the mounting bolts.
The rear wing is probably the most challenging aspect of the install. It's an area that customers often have questions about, probably because they have to drill into the sheetmetal rather than use existing factory mounting holes. Fortunately, RKSport makes this part of the installation much simpler with a plastic drilling guide.
Carefully drill a pilot hole...
Carefully drill a pilot hole through the nub in the plastic guide.
Enlarge the pilot holes with...
Enlarge the pilot holes with a larger drill bit.
Secure the main section of...
Secure the main section of the wing with bolts screwed from the underside of the trunk lid.
Follow along with our install photos, though, and you will see that installing an RKSport GTO Ground Effects Package (PN 09011000, $995) and three-piece GTO Rear Spoiler (PN 09011010, $425) is not all that difficult. In fact, it can be done in less than a weekend, not counting paintwork, by anyone with basic mechanical knowledge. Once you add these toppings to your plain-vanilla GTO, you'll surely have one sweet ride.
Check for proper clearance...
Check for proper clearance between the spoiler and its side pieces, and the installation is complete. The spoiler will cover up the holes left by the factory spoiler.
The ears on the sides of the...
The ears on the sides of the wing attach the same way.